MAY 2022 | 15
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It wasn ’ t so much a matter of why , but when ?
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“ All of those things considered means
6 . that aluminium was just the right fit ( no pun intended ) for D & I Windows . As I mentioned , we have been in the industry long enough to know what a good product is , what systems we like and what we don ’ t . The truth of the matter is though , that with the market for aluminium as it is at the moment , we couldn ’ t not do it . It wasn ’ t so much a matter of why , but when ? The sooner we made the switch the faster we could start reaping the rewards , and we dealt with the how , who and where as we went along .”
“ The products currently on the market
4 . for aluminium are nothing short of phenomenal . We work with Deceuninck and Sheerline , and the doors and windows that we have in our portfolio are just wonderful to fabricate and fit . Ian and I have worked pretty much every role in the sector that you could think of , between us . We can just as often be found on site as we can in the showroom . This experience between us means that we pick our products very carefully and won ’ t sell anything we wouldn ’ t buy with our own money , and as Yorkshiremen we spend that very carefully too ! Take the Decalu88 from Deceuninck for example . That is the epitome of everything we love about aluminium . Bifold doors sell themselves at the moment . But homeowners are more about the look of the product . That ’ s fine , they ’ ll be looking at it . From a fabrication and a fitting point of view though , we see it as a superior option in a market saturated with options , and installers love the pre-inserted gaskets , amongst other features . Some are doing two a day .”
“ Sustainability is – rightly so – a hot
5 . topic at the moment . In this industry we must all strive to make sure our own practices are energy efficient and that the products we process and provide are fit for purpose first and foremost but also that they are not having a negative impact on the future of the planet . While the recycling of PVC-u is better than it has even been before , we still believe that aluminium is a much more sustainable option for the consumer and customer , but in our own fabrication and operations too . We wear our green credentials literally on our sleeve at D & I Windows . Our logo is green and it is a daily reminder to take sustainability seriously .”
“ Switching to aluminium didn ’ t just
7 . make good business sense to us , it has opened up opportunities for trade partners to get involved too . D & I Windows is currently looking at trade partnerships for the supply of Decalu 88 Bifold doors , and Sheerline Prestige windows and doors . Demand has never been higher ; the home improvement market is booming and commercial contracts provide the perfect opportunity to make money from aluminium . If you are new to aluminium , the aforementioned reasons should be more than enough for you to see why we love this system and its products . If you are already in the ali field but looking for new business opportunities and a great portfolio of products , we believe we have everything you need . Either way get in touch before the order books get too full .”
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